'Bird poop, poor sound': Audience slam organisers of Ilaiyaraaja's Chennai concert over alleged mismanagement
Updated On: 01 June, 2026 05:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Despite Ilaiyaraaja's acclaimed performance in Chennai, attendees criticised the event's management, citing poor sound quality, delayed proceedings, and inadequate crowd control. Several concertgoers also complained about dirty seating arrangements

Ilaiyaraaja (pic via X)
Music composer Ilaiyaraaja brought a grand musical experience to Chennai over the weekend with his first-ever symphony, Valiant, at the Nehru Outdoor Stadium on May 30. The following day, he returned for a marathon three-and-a-half-hour concert, performing several of his timeless classics. While audiences appreciated the legendary composer's performance, many criticised the event's management and organisation.
Audience slam organisers of Ilaiyaraaja's concert
Several attendees complained about poor crowd management, inadequate facilities, and a lack of proper guidance at the venue.
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